Meta Expected to Unveil Smart Glasses Without Camera
Smart glasses have become a target of criticism in recent months amid growing concerns they can be used to record people without their consent.
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Workplace & Talent
Power Moves | Alexander McQueen Hires Americas President, Prabal Gurung Named Tasaki Creative Director
This week, Alexander McQueen appoints Stacy Van Praagh as president for the Americas, while Japanese jewellery house Tasaki taps Prabal Gurung as its new creative director.
Fashion Week
Michael Kors' Great Escape
The cheerful designer presented a collection that much was less suited for the steamy sidewalk than the boardwalk the models strolled.
News & Analysis
What’s Next for the CFDA?
CFDA chief executive Steven Kolb and chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg outline their plans for the future amidst criticism and a designer exodus from New York Fashion Week.
News & Analysis
Natalie Massenet Joins Seed Funding for Hosiery Start-Up Heist
Other investors in the £2 million funding round include Bella Freud and Alexachung investor Pembroke VCT, and the founders of the Innocent Drinks company.
Fashion Week
Ralph Lauren in the Driver’s Seat
The designer whisked 300 industry insiders to a runway show at his garage of vintage cars, but the clothes didn't exactly rev up desire.
Fashion Week
Nocturnal Magic at Coach
Stuart Vevers, with his outsider’s sensibility, infused the new collection with his love of Keith Haring; the takeaway was an upbeat celebration of youth and beauty.
Beauty
Has Backstage Beauty Lost its Gloss?
Backstage beauty has become big business, but as access widens and the novelty fades, is it still worth the investment?
News & Analysis
José Neves Relaunches Swear as Customisable Luxury Sneaker Brand
The 22-year-old footwear brand has been repositioned as a unisex, seasonless sneaker label that allows consumers to create a completely bespoke product.
News & Analysis
Robbie Myers to Exit Elle Magazine
According to sources, Hearst has already selected a successor and is set to make an announcement shortly.
News & Analysis
Decoding the Digital Strategy Behind Ralph Lauren's 'Garage' Show
Chief marketing officer Jonathan Bottomley shares the brand’s strategy for amplifying its ultra-exclusive runway show at the designer’s upstate car garage. Two words: Instagram Stories.
News & Analysis
What Pierre Bergé Taught Me About Fashion
"I had the time of my life, and I got a great story — thanks to Bergé."
News & Analysis
At DVF, Multitasker Jonathan Saunders Revamps An Icon
A year into his tenure as the label's chief creative officer, Saunders is taking the commercial side of the business as seriously as his design duties. Is he succeeding?
The News in Brief
Record Global Fibre Production Pushes Fashion’s Environmental Footprint Higher
Planet-warming emissions associated with the raw materials used to make fashion, footwear and home textiles have risen 30 percent since 2019, according to a new report.
Novo Nordisk Looks to Target Hair Loss in Consumer Push
The maker of Ozempic and Wegovy seeks to expand its direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical business as rival Eli Lilly outpaces in weight-loss drugs.
On Targets High-Teens Growth Through 2029
The Swiss brand revealed its plan to keep up its momentum with new products in sports such as golf and its Mbappé-supported entry into football ahead of its investor day Tuesday.
Reference Festival to Host ‘Freie Kunst’ Event at Art Basel Paris
The event runs from Oct. 22 to 25 and will mix participants from art, fashion, music and technology as part of the festival’s tradition of a ‘radical and unhinged exchange of ideas,’ said Mumi Haiati, founder of the event’s organiser Reference Studios.
Amazon Blocks Meta’s Muse AI Agent From Its Retail Site
The e-commerce giant prohibits other companies from deploying automated tools to shop its site and started blocking Meta’s Muse on Sunday night.
Dior to Host Cruise Show in Shanghai
The LVMH-owned megabrand will show its Cruise 2028 line in the Chinese fashion capital on May 14, 2027.
Oura Seeks $2.2 Billion in US IPO
The smart ring maker plans to market 50 million shares for $40 to $44 each, according to filings, which could value the company as high as $14.1 billion.